President George H.W. Bush 'has reached his final resting place'

"The 41st President of the United States of America, George Herbert Walker Bush, his reached his final resting place," said spokesman Jim McGrath.

Author:
Matt Keyser

Published:
8:10 AM CST December 6, 2018

Updated:
10:02 PM CST December 6, 2018

From a moving funeral at St. Martin's Episcopal Church to a remarkable show of respect as Texans lined the train route carrying George H.W. Bush to College Station, Texans said goodbye Thursday to Houston's president.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

"Thank you for making 41's last ride so special," President George W. Bush tweeted.

Thousands of Texans lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Members of the public line the route to pay their respects as the train carrying former President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place passes by on December 6, 2018 in Texas.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

People wave at the train carrying the casket of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University on December 6, 2018 in Navasota, Texas. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest. (Fredrick Tyler)

NAVASOTA, TEXAS - DECEMBER 06: People wave at the train carrying the casket of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University on December 6, 2018 in Navasota, Texas. President Bush will be buried at his final resting place at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. A WWII combat veteran, Bush served as a member of Congress from Texas, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the CIA, vice president and 41st president of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

NAVASOTA, TEXAS - DECEMBER 06: People wave at the train carrying the casket of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University on December 6, 2018 in Navasota, Texas. President Bush will be buried at his final resting place at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. A WWII combat veteran, Bush served as a member of Congress from Texas, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the CIA, vice president and 41st president of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

US Military cadets get into position to form an honor cordon, as they wait for the arrival of the hearse carrying former US President George H.W. Bush in College Station, Texas on December 6, 2018. - Americans offered their final farewells to George H.W. Bush ahead of his Thursday burial in Texas, concluding a four-day tribute to the 41st president that saw the nation briefly set aside its political divisions. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

NAVASOTA, TEXAS - DECEMBER 06: People wave at the train carrying the casket of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University on December 6, 2018 in Navasota, Texas. President Bush will be buried at his final resting place at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. A WWII combat veteran, Bush served as a member of Congress from Texas, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the CIA, vice president and 41st president of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

NAVASOTA, TEXAS - DECEMBER 06: People wave at the train carrying the casket of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University on December 6, 2018 in Navasota, Texas. President Bush will be buried at his final resting place at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. A WWII combat veteran, Bush served as a member of Congress from Texas, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the CIA, vice president and 41st president of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

NAVASOTA, TEXAS - DECEMBER 06: People wave at the train carrying the casket of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University on December 6, 2018 in Navasota, Texas. President Bush will be buried at his final resting place at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. A WWII combat veteran, Bush served as a member of Congress from Texas, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the CIA, vice president and 41st president of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

NAVASOTA, TEXAS - DECEMBER 06: People wave at the train carrying the casket of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University on December 6, 2018 in Navasota, Texas. President Bush will be buried at his final resting place at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. A WWII combat veteran, Bush served as a member of Congress from Texas, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the CIA, vice president and 41st president of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

US Military cadets get into position to form an honor cordon, as they wait for the arrival of the hearse carrying former US President George H.W. Bush in College Station, Texas on December 6, 2018. - Americans offered their final farewells to George H.W. Bush ahead of his Thursday burial in Texas, concluding a four-day tribute to the 41st president that saw the nation briefly set aside its political divisions. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

UNSPECIFIED, TEXAS - DECEMBER 06: Members of the public line the route to pay their respects as the train carrying former President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place passes by on December 6, 2018 in Texas. President Bush will be buried at his final resting place at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. A WWII combat veteran, Bush served as a member of Congress from Texas, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the CIA, vice president and 41st president of the United States. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest. (Fredrick Tyler)

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

People along the Locomotive 4141's route are gathering rocks as a piece of history. The train is carrying President George H.W. Bush on his final ride to College Station.

Members of the public line the route to pay their respects as the train carrying former President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place passes by on December 6, 2018 in Texas.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

A Union Pacific locomotive, painted to look like Air Force One, will carry former President George H.W. Bush to his resting place in College Station, Texas waits at the station on December 6, 2018 in Spring, Texas.

Members of the public line the route to pay their respects as the train carrying former President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place passes by on December 6, 2018 in Texas.

Members of the public line the route to pay their respects as the train carrying former President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place passes by on December 6, 2018 in Texas.

A Military honor guard carry the casket of former President George H.W. Bush to be boarded on a Union Pacific locomotive, painted to look like Air Force One, on December 6, 2018 in Spring, Texas.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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"Thank you for making 41's last ride so special," President George W. Bush tweeted.

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Thousands of Texans lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Members of the public line the route to pay their respects as the train carrying former President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place passes by on December 6, 2018 in Texas.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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People wave at the train carrying the casket of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University on December 6, 2018 in Navasota, Texas. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest. (Fredrick Tyler)

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NAVASOTA, TEXAS - DECEMBER 06: People wave at the train carrying the casket of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University on December 6, 2018 in Navasota, Texas. President Bush will be buried at his final resting place at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. A WWII combat veteran, Bush served as a member of Congress from Texas, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the CIA, vice president and 41st president of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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NAVASOTA, TEXAS - DECEMBER 06: People wave at the train carrying the casket of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University on December 6, 2018 in Navasota, Texas. President Bush will be buried at his final resting place at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. A WWII combat veteran, Bush served as a member of Congress from Texas, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the CIA, vice president and 41st president of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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US Military cadets get into position to form an honor cordon, as they wait for the arrival of the hearse carrying former US President George H.W. Bush in College Station, Texas on December 6, 2018. - Americans offered their final farewells to George H.W. Bush ahead of his Thursday burial in Texas, concluding a four-day tribute to the 41st president that saw the nation briefly set aside its political divisions. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

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NAVASOTA, TEXAS - DECEMBER 06: People wave at the train carrying the casket of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University on December 6, 2018 in Navasota, Texas. President Bush will be buried at his final resting place at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. A WWII combat veteran, Bush served as a member of Congress from Texas, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the CIA, vice president and 41st president of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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NAVASOTA, TEXAS - DECEMBER 06: People wave at the train carrying the casket of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University on December 6, 2018 in Navasota, Texas. President Bush will be buried at his final resting place at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. A WWII combat veteran, Bush served as a member of Congress from Texas, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the CIA, vice president and 41st president of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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NAVASOTA, TEXAS - DECEMBER 06: People wave at the train carrying the casket of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University on December 6, 2018 in Navasota, Texas. President Bush will be buried at his final resting place at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. A WWII combat veteran, Bush served as a member of Congress from Texas, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the CIA, vice president and 41st president of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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NAVASOTA, TEXAS - DECEMBER 06: People wave at the train carrying the casket of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University on December 6, 2018 in Navasota, Texas. President Bush will be buried at his final resting place at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. A WWII combat veteran, Bush served as a member of Congress from Texas, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the CIA, vice president and 41st president of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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US Military cadets get into position to form an honor cordon, as they wait for the arrival of the hearse carrying former US President George H.W. Bush in College Station, Texas on December 6, 2018. - Americans offered their final farewells to George H.W. Bush ahead of his Thursday burial in Texas, concluding a four-day tribute to the 41st president that saw the nation briefly set aside its political divisions. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

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UNSPECIFIED, TEXAS - DECEMBER 06: Members of the public line the route to pay their respects as the train carrying former President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place passes by on December 6, 2018 in Texas. President Bush will be buried at his final resting place at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. A WWII combat veteran, Bush served as a member of Congress from Texas, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the CIA, vice president and 41st president of the United States. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest. (Fredrick Tyler)

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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People along the Locomotive 4141's route are gathering rocks as a piece of history. The train is carrying President George H.W. Bush on his final ride to College Station.

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Members of the public line the route to pay their respects as the train carrying former President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place passes by on December 6, 2018 in Texas.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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Thousands of people lined the route of the special funeral train that is taking President George H.W. Bush to his library in College Station where he'll be laid to rest.

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A Union Pacific locomotive, painted to look like Air Force One, will carry former President George H.W. Bush to his resting place in College Station, Texas waits at the station on December 6, 2018 in Spring, Texas.

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Members of the public line the route to pay their respects as the train carrying former President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place passes by on December 6, 2018 in Texas.

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Members of the public line the route to pay their respects as the train carrying former President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place passes by on December 6, 2018 in Texas.

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A Military honor guard carry the casket of former President George H.W. Bush to be boarded on a Union Pacific locomotive, painted to look like Air Force One, on December 6, 2018 in Spring, Texas.

After a deeply moving ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Library, President Bush was laid to rest next to his beloved Barbara and their daughter Robin.

"The 41st President of the United States of America, George Herbert Walker Bush, has reached his final resting place," spokesman Jim McGrath tweeted.

4:23 p.m. George H.W. Bush is carried to his final burial place at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on the campus of Texas A&M University.

Jets fly overhead before the internment ceremony of former US President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on December 6, 2018.

ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / Getty Images

4:01 p.m. George H.W. Bush's motorcade departs for the president's final resting place.

The hearse carrying the body arrives for the internment ceremony of former US President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on December 6, 2018.

You can hear the fighter jets flying over College Station. An unprecedented 21-fighter jet flyover will happen in the next several minutes to honor the life of George H.W. Bush. They will fly from south to north and execute a missing man maneuver. #khou11pic.twitter.com/dylNlGVJJ1

George H.W. Bush and 'Locomotive 4141' arrived in College Station just after 3 p.m. President Bush will be taken to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Bush will be buried on the grounds next to his wife, Barbara, and their daughter, Robin.

The train arrived just after 3:45 p.m.

People wave at the train carrying the casket of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University.

Justin Sullivan

US Military cadets get into position to form an honor cordon, as they wait for the arrival of the hearse carrying former US President George H.W. Bush in College Station, Texas on December 6, 2018.

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George H.W. Bush's final ride

FINAL TRAIN RIDE: 'Locomotive 4141' will carry President George H.W. Bush to College Station to be buried at his presidential library.

A piece of history

Moments after the Union Pacific train carrying former President George H.W. Bush passed by, onlookers scrambled to the tracks to pick up a piece of history. Many placed coins on the tracks to create their own souvenir for a day one Texan called an "experience of a lifetime."

Photos: Bush 41's interment ceremony at presidential library in College Station

The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard followed by family members the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018. (Jeff Roberson-Pool/Getty Images)

The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard followed by family members the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018. (Jeff Roberson-Pool/Getty Images)

Former US President George H.W. Bushs casket arrives on a train before the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on December 6, 2018. (SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP/Getty Images)

Former US President George W. Bush (C), former First Lady Laura Bush arrive for the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on December 6, 2018. (SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP/Getty Images)

Former US President George W. Bush (C), former First Lady Laura Bush arrive for the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on December 6, 2018. (SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP/Getty Images)

Former US President George H.W. Bush's flagged drapped casket is carried upon arrival for the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on Dec. 6, 2018. (SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP/Getty Images)

Former US President George H.W. Bushs casket arrives on a train before the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on December 6, 2018. (SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP/Getty Images)

President George H.W. Bush's casket is carried between the ranks of the honor cordon as the band plays the Aggie War Hymn at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas. (SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP/Getty Images)

Former president George Bush, former first lady Laura Bush and members of the Bush family wait for the start of a ceremony for former President George H.W. Bush on December 6, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Sergio Flores/Getty Images)

The body of President George H.W. Bush casket is placed in the hearse as the band plays the "Aggie War Hymn" before the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station. (SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP/Getty Images)

The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard for burial at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on December 6, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Getty Images)

Family members follow the flag-draped casket of President George H.W. Bush carried by a joint services military honor guard for burial at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on Dec. 6, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Getty Images)

President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush follow the casket of President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Matt York-Pool/Getty Images)

The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard for burial at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on December 6, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Getty Images)

The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Matt York-Pool/Getty Images)

The flag-draped casket of President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Chris Carlson-Pool/Getty Images)

Former President George W. Bush follows the casket of former President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Chris Carlson-Pool/Getty Images)

The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Jeff Roberson-Pool/Getty Images)

The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Jeff Roberson-Pool/Getty Images)

The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Jeff Roberson-Pool/Getty Images)

The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard for burial at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on Dec. 6, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Getty Images)

Jeb Bush, President George W. Bush and Laura Bush and other family members watch as the flag-draped casket of President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard. (Getty Images)

The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard for burial at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on December 6, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Getty Images)

Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush follow the flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018. (Matt York-Pool/Getty Images)

The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard for burial at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on December 6, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Getty Images)

The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Matt York-Pool/Getty Images)

President George W. Bush and Laura Bush, Jeb and Columba Bush, Neil and Maria Bush and Marvin Bush, follow the flag-draped casket of President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on Dec. 6, 2018. (Getty Images)

The flag-draped casket of President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard followed by family members the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018. (Chris Carlson-Pool/Getty Images)

The flag-draped casket of President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard followed by family members the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018. (Chris Carlson-Pool/Getty Images)

The flag-draped casket of President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard followed by family members the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018. (Jeff Roberson-Pool/Getty Images)

The flag-draped casket of President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard followed by family members the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018. (Jeff Roberson-Pool/Getty Images)

The hearse carrying the body of US President George H.W. Bush arrives for the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on Dec. 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

Family members pause as the hearse carrying the casket of former President George H.W. Bush arrives the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Jeff Roberson-Pool/Getty Images)

F/A-18's fly overhead before the interment ceremony of former US President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on Dec. 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

The hearse carrying the body of President George H.W. Bush arrives for the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on Dec. 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

F/A-18's perform a missing man formation as they fly overhead before the interment ceremony of President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

The hearse carrying the body of former US President George H.W. Bush arrives for the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on Dec. 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

F/A-18's fly overhead before the interment ceremony of former US President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station on Dec. 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

Military planes fly over as the hearse carrying the casket of former President George H.W. Bush arrives at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas on Dec. 6, 2018. (MATT YORK/AFP/Getty Images)

The hearse carrying the body of President George H.W. Bush arrives for the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station on Dec. 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

Military planes fly over as the hearse carrying the casket of former President George H.W. Bush arrives at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Matt York-Pool/Getty Images)

The flag-draped casket of President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard as it arrives at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas on Dec. 6, 2018. (CHRIS CARLSON/AFP/Getty Images)

The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is unloaded by a joint services military honor guard outside the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Chris Carlson-Pool/Getty Images)

The hearse carrying the casket of former President George H.W. Bush arrives at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Matt York-Pool/Getty Images)

The hearse carrying the body of President George H.W. Bush arrives for the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on Dec. 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

The hearse carrying the body arrives for the interment ceremony of President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on Dec. 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

Jets fly overhead before the interment ceremony of President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on Dec. 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

The hearse carrying the body arrives for the interment ceremony of President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on Dec. 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

The hearse arrives for the interment ceremony with the body of President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on December 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

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The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard followed by family members the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018. (Jeff Roberson-Pool/Getty Images)

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The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard followed by family members the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018. (Jeff Roberson-Pool/Getty Images)

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Former US President George H.W. Bushs casket arrives on a train before the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on December 6, 2018. (SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP/Getty Images)

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Former US President George W. Bush (C), former First Lady Laura Bush arrive for the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on December 6, 2018. (SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP/Getty Images)

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Former US President George W. Bush (C), former First Lady Laura Bush arrive for the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on December 6, 2018. (SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP/Getty Images)

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Former US President George H.W. Bush's flagged drapped casket is carried upon arrival for the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on Dec. 6, 2018. (SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP/Getty Images)

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Former US President George H.W. Bushs casket arrives on a train before the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on December 6, 2018. (SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP/Getty Images)

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President George H.W. Bush's casket is carried between the ranks of the honor cordon as the band plays the Aggie War Hymn at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas. (SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP/Getty Images)

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Former president George Bush, former first lady Laura Bush and members of the Bush family wait for the start of a ceremony for former President George H.W. Bush on December 6, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Sergio Flores/Getty Images)

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The body of President George H.W. Bush casket is placed in the hearse as the band plays the "Aggie War Hymn" before the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station. (SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP/Getty Images)

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The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard for burial at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on December 6, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Getty Images)

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Family members follow the flag-draped casket of President George H.W. Bush carried by a joint services military honor guard for burial at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on Dec. 6, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Getty Images)

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President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush follow the casket of President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Matt York-Pool/Getty Images)

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The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard for burial at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on December 6, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Getty Images)

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The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Matt York-Pool/Getty Images)

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The flag-draped casket of President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Chris Carlson-Pool/Getty Images)

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Former President George W. Bush follows the casket of former President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Chris Carlson-Pool/Getty Images)

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The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Jeff Roberson-Pool/Getty Images)

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The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Jeff Roberson-Pool/Getty Images)

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The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Jeff Roberson-Pool/Getty Images)

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The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard for burial at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on Dec. 6, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Getty Images)

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Jeb Bush, President George W. Bush and Laura Bush and other family members watch as the flag-draped casket of President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard. (Getty Images)

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The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard for burial at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on December 6, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Getty Images)

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Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush follow the flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018. (Matt York-Pool/Getty Images)

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The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard for burial at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on December 6, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Getty Images)

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The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Matt York-Pool/Getty Images)

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President George W. Bush and Laura Bush, Jeb and Columba Bush, Neil and Maria Bush and Marvin Bush, follow the flag-draped casket of President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on Dec. 6, 2018. (Getty Images)

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The flag-draped casket of President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard followed by family members the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018. (Chris Carlson-Pool/Getty Images)

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The flag-draped casket of President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard followed by family members the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018. (Chris Carlson-Pool/Getty Images)

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The flag-draped casket of President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard followed by family members the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018. (Jeff Roberson-Pool/Getty Images)

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The flag-draped casket of President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard followed by family members the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018. (Jeff Roberson-Pool/Getty Images)

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The hearse carrying the body of US President George H.W. Bush arrives for the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on Dec. 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

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Family members pause as the hearse carrying the casket of former President George H.W. Bush arrives the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Jeff Roberson-Pool/Getty Images)

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F/A-18's fly overhead before the interment ceremony of former US President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on Dec. 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

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The hearse carrying the body of President George H.W. Bush arrives for the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on Dec. 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

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F/A-18's perform a missing man formation as they fly overhead before the interment ceremony of President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

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The hearse carrying the body of former US President George H.W. Bush arrives for the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on Dec. 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

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F/A-18's fly overhead before the interment ceremony of former US President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station on Dec. 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

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Military planes fly over as the hearse carrying the casket of former President George H.W. Bush arrives at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas on Dec. 6, 2018. (MATT YORK/AFP/Getty Images)

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The hearse carrying the body of President George H.W. Bush arrives for the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station on Dec. 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

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Military planes fly over as the hearse carrying the casket of former President George H.W. Bush arrives at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Matt York-Pool/Getty Images)

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The flag-draped casket of President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard as it arrives at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas on Dec. 6, 2018. (CHRIS CARLSON/AFP/Getty Images)

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The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is unloaded by a joint services military honor guard outside the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Dec. 6, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (Chris Carlson-Pool/Getty Images)

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The hearse carrying the body of President George H.W. Bush arrives for the interment ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on Dec. 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

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The hearse carrying the body arrives for the interment ceremony of President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on Dec. 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

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Jets fly overhead before the interment ceremony of President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on Dec. 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

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The hearse carrying the body arrives for the interment ceremony of President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on Dec. 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

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The hearse arrives for the interment ceremony with the body of President George H.W. Bush at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on December 6, 2018. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

George Bush's love for Texas A&M

President George H.W. Bush was not a native Texan. And he was a graduate of Yale. But he fell in love with much about his adopted home state – and at the top of the list of things he cherished most is Texas A&M University. “I’m proud to be an Aggie,” he said.

'Locomotive 4141' to carry Bush on final ride

PHOTOS: Funeral train carries George H.W. Bush's casket to College Station

A Union Pacific locomotive, painted to look like Air Force One, will carry former President George H.W. Bush to his resting place in College Station, Texas waits at the station on December 6, 2018 in Spring, Texas.

A Military honor guard carry the casket of former President George H.W. Bush to be boarded on a Union Pacific locomotive, painted to look like Air Force One, on December 6, 2018 in Spring, Texas.

Members of the public line the route to pay their respects as the train carrying former President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place passes by on December 6, 2018 in Texas.

Members of the public line the route to pay their respects as the train carrying former President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place passes by on December 6, 2018 in Texas.

Members of the public line the route to pay their respects as the train carrying former President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place passes by on December 6, 2018 in Texas.

Members of the public line the route to pay their respects as the train carrying former President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place passes by on December 6, 2018 in Texas.

Members of the public line the route to pay their respects as the train carrying former President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place passes by on December 6, 2018 in Texas.

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A Union Pacific locomotive, painted to look like Air Force One, will carry former President George H.W. Bush to his resting place in College Station, Texas waits at the station on December 6, 2018 in Spring, Texas.

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A Military honor guard carry the casket of former President George H.W. Bush to be boarded on a Union Pacific locomotive, painted to look like Air Force One, on December 6, 2018 in Spring, Texas.

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Members of the public line the route to pay their respects as the train carrying former President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place passes by on December 6, 2018 in Texas.

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Members of the public line the route to pay their respects as the train carrying former President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place passes by on December 6, 2018 in Texas.

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Members of the public line the route to pay their respects as the train carrying former President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place passes by on December 6, 2018 in Texas.

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Members of the public line the route to pay their respects as the train carrying former President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place passes by on December 6, 2018 in Texas.

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Members of the public line the route to pay their respects as the train carrying former President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place passes by on December 6, 2018 in Texas.

The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard on Dec. 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas. President Bush will be buried at his final resting place at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library

11:35 a.m. A motorcade is now taking George H.W. Bush to Spring, where he will ride on 'Locomotive 4141' to College Station.

The train, which dons the colors of Air Force One, is expected to leave at 1 p.m. and arrive in College Station at 3:25 p.m. It will travel through Spring, Tomball, Magnolia and Navasota. The train won't stop, though it will travel slower than normal through each town.

Here are a list of intersections where you can watch the Bush train on its route to College Station:

Old Town Spring

I-45 near Spring Stuebner

Holzwarth near Grand Parkway

Mossy Oaks near Sumac

Rothwood near Grand Parkway

Gosling near Hassler

Northcrest near Root Rd

Hildebrandt near Root Rd

Kuykendahl near Hufsmith Kuykendahl

Stuebner Airline near Hufsmith Kuykendahl

FM 2978 near E. Hufsmith

Stanolind near Hufsmith Kohrville

Hwy 249 at W. Rollingwood

Hwy 249 at FM 149

FM 1774 at Lone Star

FM 1774 at FM 1488

Today President Bush will pass through multiple locations in Precinct 4 on his train #4141. We have strategically placed Constable Deputies along the route to pay our respects and keep our citizens safe as they do too.God Bless the Bush family and America.

Service for President George H.W. Bush

11:20 a.m. George H.W. Bush's casket is carried out of St. Martin's Episcopal Church. The president is heading to Spring, where he'll be carried by train to College Station. He'll be buried in his family plot alongside wife, Barbara Bush, and daughter Robin.

PHOTOS: George H.W. Bush funeral in Houston

The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard into St. Martin's Episcopal Church Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Houston.

The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

The hearse carrying the casket of former President George H.W. Bush arrives to be boarded on a Union Pacific locomotive, painted to look like Air Force One, on December 6, 2018 in Spring, Texas.

George W. Bush, Laura Bush, and other family members arrive for a departure ceremony as the flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Family members are escorted as the funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush concludes at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard into St. Martin's Episcopal Church Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Houston.

The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard into St. Martin's Episcopal Church Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Houston.

Former President George W. Bush embraces former Secretary of State James Baker, right, after he gave a eulogy during the funeral for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

The Oak Ridge Boys sing 'Amazing Grace' during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Reba McEntire sings 'The Lord's Prayer' during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Grandson George P. Bush gives a eulogy during the funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Rev. Russell J. Levenson Jr., gives the homily during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Elizebeth Dwen Andrews reads scripture during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

George P. Bush gives a eulogy during the funeral for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Family and friends attend a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Former President George W. Bush embraces former Secretary of State James Baker, right, after he gave a eulogy during the funeral for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Granddaughter Barbara Pierce Bush reads scripture during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Former Secretary of State James Baker III gives a eulogy during the funeral for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Former President George W. Bush greets people as he arrives for the funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura Bush arrive for a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Reba McEntire arrives for a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Guests arrive for the funeral of President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

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The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard into St. Martin's Episcopal Church Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Houston.

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The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

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The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

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The hearse carrying the casket of former President George H.W. Bush arrives to be boarded on a Union Pacific locomotive, painted to look like Air Force One, on December 6, 2018 in Spring, Texas.

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George W. Bush, Laura Bush, and other family members arrive for a departure ceremony as the flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

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Family members are escorted as the funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush concludes at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

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The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard into St. Martin's Episcopal Church Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Houston.

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The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard into St. Martin's Episcopal Church Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Houston.

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Former President George W. Bush embraces former Secretary of State James Baker, right, after he gave a eulogy during the funeral for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

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The Oak Ridge Boys sing 'Amazing Grace' during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

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Reba McEntire sings 'The Lord's Prayer' during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

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Grandson George P. Bush gives a eulogy during the funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

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Rev. Russell J. Levenson Jr., gives the homily during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

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Elizebeth Dwen Andrews reads scripture during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

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George P. Bush gives a eulogy during the funeral for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

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Family and friends attend a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

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Former President George W. Bush embraces former Secretary of State James Baker, right, after he gave a eulogy during the funeral for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

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Granddaughter Barbara Pierce Bush reads scripture during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

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Former Secretary of State James Baker III gives a eulogy during the funeral for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

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Former President George W. Bush greets people as he arrives for the funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

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Former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura Bush arrive for a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

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Reba McEntire arrives for a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

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Guests arrive for the funeral of President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Reba McEntire sings 'The Lord's Prayer'

Oak Ridge Boys perform 'Amazing Grace'

The Oak Ridge Boys, of which President George H.W. Bush was a big fan, performed 'Amazing Grace' during Bush's funeral service. "What a lot of people may not know is he fancied himself to be a good bass singer," Joe Bonsall said. "He was not."

The group first sang for Bush on the White House lawn in 1983 when he was vice president.

"Undoubtedly, when the last words are written on him, they weill certainly include this: the fulfillment of a complete life cannot be achieved without service to others," grandson George P. Bush says of his grandfather.

James Baker pays tribute to his longtime friend

James Baker III, one of President George H.W. Bush’s closest friends for 60 years, said he’ll forever remember Bush as a friend and role model. Baker began his eulogy by apologizing to his long-time friend for bragging about his accomplishments in his 94 years.

Baker called Bush one of the nation’s finest president and “beyond any doubt the nation’s best one-term president.”

Although Bush wasn’t considered a skilled speaker, Baker said, Bush’s deeds were eloquent and that he “demonstrated their elegance by carving them into the hard granite of history.”

Baker said Bush believed “humility toward, and not humiliation, of a fallen adversary was the very best path to peace and reconciliation.”

Baker said that one of the things Bush liked most about him was that Baker always told Bush what he thought, even when Bush didn't want to hear it. Baker recalled he and Bush having spirited conversations, and when Bush thought the conversation was over, he would tell Baker, "Baker, if you're so smart, why am I president and you're not?" Baker recalled.

In his tribute, The Honorable James A. Baker, III, 61st Secretary of State calls President George H. W. Bush, "A truly beautiful human being. He has been my role model." https://t.co/3KfCbQdHbg

Baker ended by saying, "We rejoice, Mr. President, knowing that you are safely tucked in now ... with God's loving arms around you, because our glory, George, is to have had you as President and such a friend."

Former President George W. Bush embraces former Secretary of State James Baker, right, after he gave a eulogy during the funeral for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Astros greats Nolan Ryan and Craig Biggio, both Hall of Famers, remember George H.W. Bush as a huge sports fan who loved his Houston sports teams.

Astros Owner Jim Crane said Bush was instrumental in helping the Astros win Game 5 of the 2017 World Series. It was a back-and-forth affair with the Los Angeles Dodgers that the Astros ultimately won, 13-12, in extra innings.

"He helped us when that fifth game, he threw out that first pitch," Crane said.

PHOTOS: Athletes, actors, singers among mourners at Bush 41 funeral

Members of the Oak Ridge Boys arrive for a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Getty Images)

Reba McEntire arrives for a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)

Reba McEntire sings "The Lord's Prayer" during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston. (Photo by David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)

Actor Chuck Norris (R) arrives with other guests for the funeral of President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston. (Getty Images)

Houston Texan J.J. Watt arrives before a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Getty Images)

Former NBA basketball player Yao Ming arrives for a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church in Houston. (Photo by David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)

Former NBA basketball player Dikembe Mutumbo arrives for a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Houston.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, Pool)

Nolan Ryan looks back as he arrives before a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6. (Photo by David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)

Reba McEntire sings "The Lord's Prayer" during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston. (Photo by David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)

The Oak Ridge Boys sing "Amazing Grace" during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 06: (AFP-OUT) The Oak Ridge Boys sing "Amazing Grace" during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas. President Bush will be buried at his final resting place at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. A WWII combat veteran, Bush served as a member of Congress from Texas, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the CIA, vice president and 41st president of the United States. (Photo by David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Nolan Ryan and Craig Biggio

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale said there's a "hole in the world" with the passing of President George H.W. Bush.

J.J. Watt and his girlfriend, Houston Dash star Kealia Ohai, are among the guests.

Former NBA basketball player Dikembe Mutombo arrives for a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Houston.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, Pool)

Former Colt 45 and Houston Astro Bob Astromonte

Astros owner Jim Crane and wife Whitney

Yao Ming

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Members of the Oak Ridge Boys arrive for a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Getty Images)

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Reba McEntire arrives for a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)

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Reba McEntire sings "The Lord's Prayer" during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston. (Photo by David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)

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Actor Chuck Norris (R) arrives with other guests for the funeral of President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston. (Getty Images)

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Houston Texan J.J. Watt arrives before a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Getty Images)

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Former NBA basketball player Yao Ming arrives for a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church in Houston. (Photo by David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)

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Former NBA basketball player Dikembe Mutumbo arrives for a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Houston.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, Pool)

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Nolan Ryan looks back as he arrives before a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6. (Photo by David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)

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Reba McEntire sings "The Lord's Prayer" during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston. (Photo by David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)

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The Oak Ridge Boys sing "Amazing Grace" during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)

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HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 06: (AFP-OUT) The Oak Ridge Boys sing "Amazing Grace" during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas. President Bush will be buried at his final resting place at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. A WWII combat veteran, Bush served as a member of Congress from Texas, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the CIA, vice president and 41st president of the United States. (Photo by David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)

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Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Nolan Ryan and Craig Biggio

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Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale said there's a "hole in the world" with the passing of President George H.W. Bush.

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J.J. Watt and his girlfriend, Houston Dash star Kealia Ohai, are among the guests.

Former NBA basketball player Dikembe Mutombo arrives for a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Houston.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, Pool)

It is with a deep sense of humility and reverence this morning that I will represent @HoustonTX at the funeral services for President George H.W. Bush. He chose to live in our city and we were better for it. We will always remain grateful for his kindness, leadership and service. pic.twitter.com/Yec92WUGi2

Remembering President Bush

Former President George W. Bush touches the casket of his father, former President George H.W. Bush, after delivering his eulogy at the State Funeral on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

More @prezfotog photos from a powerful and moving day as the nation officially mourns, but also celebrates, the singular life of the 41st President. "In our grief, let us smile knowing that Dad is hugging Robin, and holding Mom's hand again." #Remembering41#Bush41pic.twitter.com/tmabgUioXK

My first of several interactions with George H. W. Bush. 1993, Bulls vs. Rockets at The Summit. He had just lost the ‘92 election, you would have never known. A big smile, asked me how I was doing. A moment I won’t forget. RIP, Mr. President. #Remembering41pic.twitter.com/kBudQYyIvT